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Oglesby Plan Commission advances comprehensive‑plan review, prioritizes sidewalks, downtown parking and public survey
Summary
At a meeting to update the 2020 comprehensive plan, the Oglesby Plan Commission focused on transportation, downtown revitalization and outreach: commissioners prioritized sidewalks and wayfinding, noted infrastructure limits on industrial growth, and agreed to develop a public survey before a broader community meeting.
The Oglesby Plan Commission continued its review of the city's 2020 comprehensive plan and prioritized transportation improvements, downtown revitalization and a public engagement survey. Chair (speaker 1) framed the document as "a people plan" and said the commission would focus on transportation goals and seek more input from businesses and residents.
Commissioners discussed keeping NCAT and regional passenger services in the plan, filling sidewalk gaps, and adding a shared‑use bicycle and pedestrian connection linking downtown to nearby destinations. "We have to dream a little bit big here," the Chair said as the group debated alignments and whether to pursue a pedestrian or bicycle crossing near Route 39 and the 351 bridge.
Members also weighed ways to make downtown more attractive…
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